Linksys AE1000 User Guide
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User Guide Linksys AE1000 High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter Linksys AE1000 Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 LED 1 Chapter 2: Installation 2 Installation 2 Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration 4 Windows 7 4 Windows Vista 5 Windows XP 7 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 8 Appendix B: Specifications 9 Appendix C: Warranty Information 10 Limited Warranty 10 Appendix D: Regulatory Information 12 FCC Statement 12 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 12 Safety Notices 12 Industry Canada Statement 13 Règlement d’Industry Canada 13 Wireless Disclaimer 13 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 13 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 14 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 15 Cisco Products 15 Software Licenses 15 High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter ii Linksys AE1000 Chapter 1: Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview USB Extension Base The Adapter comes attached to its USB Extension Base Thank you for choosing the Linksys AE1000 High Using the Adapter in its Base may often improve wireless Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter Using the latest signal performance, especially with desktop computers wireless networking technology, the Adapter adds or that may be located under desks or tabletops upgrades wireless connectivity on your Windows-based desktop or laptop computer To help protect your data To use the USB Extension Base, make sure the Adapter and privacy, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) is connected to the Base, and then connect the USB encryption to protect your wireless connection Extension Base to a USB port on your computer or laptop LED Link (Blue) The LED flashes when there is wireless network activity Storing the Cap When the Adapter is plugged into the USB Extension Base or your computer’s USB port, you can store the cap by attaching it to the Adapter To store the cap, push it onto the top of the Adapter until it fits snugly High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter 1 Linksys AE1000 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation 3 Read the Software End User License Agreement To accept the agreement and continue with the installation, click Next This chapter describes the procedure for installing the Adapter Installation To install the Adapter: 1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive License Agreement 4 Insert the Adapter into an available USB port on your computer Insert CD 2 Click Set up your Linksys Adapter DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys Router Setup Always do this for software and games: AutoPlay DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys Adapter Setup Always do this for software and games:Install or run program Install or run program Set up your Linksys Adapter Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC Set up your Linksys Adapter General options Open folder to view files Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC using Windows Explorer Install Linksys AE1000 View more AutoPlay options in ControlGeneral Panel options Open folder to view files 5 An Easy Setup Key helps you quickly connect to your using Windows Explorer wireless hotspot or router If you do not have an Easy Speed up my system Setup Key, select No, I don’t have an Easy Setup Key using Windows ReadyBoost If you have an Easy Setup Key, select Yes, I have an Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel Easy Setup Key Click Next Set up Your Linksys Adapter NOTE: Cisco Valet wireless hotspots come with If you do not see this, access setup on the CD directly an Easy Setup Key Cisco Valet wireless hotspots To do so, perform the following steps for your specific and some Linksys routers also let you create one operating system: from your own USB flash drive (You do not need Windows 7 an Easy Setup Key to complete installation ) a Go to Start > Computer b Double-click your CD-ROM drive Windows Vista a Go to Start > Computer b Double-click your CD-ROM drive Windows XP a Go to Start > My Computer and select your CD-ROM drive b Double-click Setup.exe Do You Have an Easy Setup Key? If you do not have an Easy Setup Key, go to step 6 If you have an Easy Setup Key, go to step 8 High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter 2 Linksys AE1000 Chapter 2: Installation 6 A list of available wireless networks appears Select 9 The installation is complete Click Close your network Click Next You are Now Connected to Your Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network 7 If your network does not use wireless security, go to NOTE: If you have any problems during the step 9 installation process, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions in the setup software, or use a If your network uses wireless security, enter the computer with an active Internet connection to wireless password for your type of security: visit www.linksys.com/support • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP): Enter the WEP key • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2): Enter the passphrase (also known as a pre-shared key) Click Next Go to step 9 Enter the Wireless Password 8 Follow the on-screen prompts to use your Easy Setup Key Click Next Insert your Easy Setup Key High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter 3 Linksys AE1000 Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration Chapter 3: Wireless Network 2 Select your network, and then click Connect Configuration To configure the Adapter’s wireless connection settings, use a wireless network configuration utility If you have installed such a utility on your computer, or if your computer came with one already installed, refer to that utility’s documentation for instructions on use Otherwise, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below to use your operating system’s built-in utility: Windows 7, page 4, Windows Vista, page 5, or Windows XP, page 7 Windows 7 After you have installed the Adapter, the Wireless Network Select Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray 3 If your network does not use wireless security, go to step 5 4 Enter the security key, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key, or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase (also known as a pre-shared key), depending on your Wireless Network Configuration Utility Icon type of security Click OK (If you do not see the icon, click the Show hidden icons arrow in the system tray ) When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of your wireless connection appears Wireless Connection Status New Wireless Connection Secured Network To connect to a different wireless network: 5 This screen appears while the Adapter connects to 1 Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon A your network Do not cancel, unless you want to end list of available wireless networks appears the connection Connecting to Network NOTE: For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, refer to Help and Support Click Start > Help and Support Your computer is now connected to your Available Wireless Networks wireless network. High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter 4 Linksys AE1000 Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration Windows Vista 3 Select your network, and then click Connect After you have installed the Adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray Wireless Network Configuration Utility Icon When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of your wireless connection appears Select Network 4 If your network uses wireless security, go to step 5 If your network does not use wireless security, this screen appears To connect to your unsecured network, click Connect Anyway and go to step 7 Wireless Connection Status New Wireless Connection To connect to a different wireless network: 1 Right-click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon 2 Click Connect to a network Unsecured Network 5 Enter the security key, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key, or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase Utility Menu (also known as a pre-shared key), depending on your type of security Click Connect Secured Network High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter 5 Linksys AE1000 Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration 6 This screen appears while the Adapter connects to 9 This screen varies according to the selected location your network Do not cancel, unless you want to end Click Close the installation Network Settings Saved Connecting to Network 7 This screen appears when you are connected to your NOTE: For help with the Wireless Network network Select Save this network, if you want to save Configuration utility, refer to Help and Support your settings Click Close Click Start > Help and Support Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. Connected to Network 8 The Set Network Location screen may appear This screen helps apply the correct settings for your type of location Select Home, Work, or Public location Select Network Location High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter 6 Linksys AE1000 Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration Windows XP 4 If your network uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) wireless security, enter the WEP Key in the Network key After you have installed the Adapter, the Windows XP and Confirm network key fields If your network uses Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon appears on your Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) wireless security, computer’s system tray enter the passphrase in the Network key and Confirm network key fields Click Connect Wireless Zero Configuration Utility Icon When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of your wireless connection appears Wireless Security NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the